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00:00It is time.
00:15The following contest is a fatal four way elimination match.
00:21The WWE Evolve Men's Championship is on the line.
00:30Four fighters, one championship, who's built for it?
00:37Idris Enope feeling it.
00:42Idris Enope has been eliminated.
00:46Look at Keanu Carver.
00:48Who is gonna stop him?
00:50Who?
00:51He's a wrecking ball with nothing to lose and everything to break.
00:58I mean, what is it gonna take to keep this guy down?
01:03Well, now a little teamwork seems to be going on.
01:05One, two, three.
01:09Keanu Carver has been eliminated.
01:13Look who's left.
01:14Two WWE ID standouts.
01:17Jackson Drake and Super Shawn Legacy.
01:20One of them is gonna walk away as the first ever WWE Evolve Champion.
01:26Which of these men's career will change tonight?
01:31And the Vanity Project is complete.
01:42Jackson Drake, your first ever WWE Evolve Champion.
01:47Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to WWE Evolve.
02:14On Tubi, it's Wednesday night.
02:17That means it's me, Peter Rosenberg, my partner, Robert Stone, and a lot of action for you tonight.
02:31Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the Vanity Project and your first WWE Evolve Champion, Jackson Drake!
02:50The Champions here!
02:53Oh, come on, Peter.
02:54How jealous are you that you didn't get to go to this after party?
02:58Because it was legendary.
02:59I'm talking champagne unlimited trip cocktail.
03:03What a night it was.
03:04It wasn't just one night.
03:05It was two nights.
03:06It was three nights.
03:07The thing never ended, I swear.
03:08How happy are you for them to grace us with our presence right now?
03:12I mean, come on!
03:13Ricky Smokes is an idiot.
03:15I know.
03:16You're speechless, aren't you?
03:18You're speechless.
03:19You got nothing to say.
03:20You're appreciating this, aren't you?
03:22Look at the champ!
03:23Look at the champ!
03:25Pop your hands, Peter.
03:26Party's here!
03:27Hey!
03:28You know, the Vanity Project, we're not the type to say that we told you so!
03:38But we told you so!
03:41Hut knows, kid!
03:42Hut knows!
03:43From the day the Vanity Project first came together, we said that we were gonna run Evolve.
03:49That we were gonna control Evolve.
03:52And now take a look around.
03:55That's exactly what's happening.
03:57Hundo Smokes!
03:58Hundo Smokes!
03:59Hey!
04:00Look at everyone!
04:01Look at yourselves!
04:02Everyone!
04:03Everyone!
04:04Look at yourselves right now!
04:05Shut up!
04:06Clinch!
04:07We are Heat Wave main eventers.
04:08We're Halloween Havoc main eventers.
04:09And uh...
04:10Smokes, I don't think they're ready for this.
04:11I don't think they're ready for this.
04:12Zeta, you think they're ready?
04:13No.
04:14Big man, they ready?
04:15Jackson, they're not ready.
04:16We are Stand and Deliver main eventers.
04:17We are!
04:18We are!
04:19We are!
04:20We are!
04:21We don't care!
04:22We don't care!
04:23We don't care!
04:24We don't care!
04:25We don't care!
04:26We don't care!
04:27We don't care!
04:28We don't care!
04:29I'm gonna need all of you guys to stop drooling, pick your jaws up, and open your ears!
04:35Because this is the new Men's of All Champion!
04:46Buddy Rogers was the first WWE Champion!
04:51Finn Balor was the first Universal Champion!
04:56Seth Rollins was the first NXT and World Champion!
05:01And now I add my name to that list!
05:04And now I add my name to that list!
05:05Jackson Drake is the first ever WWE Evolve Men's Champion!
05:10And guess what?
05:11You can boo all you want to, but you can't swipe left on the history books!
05:18This is just the first step with draping the Vanity Project in gold!
05:24Yeah, so here's the deal!
05:26We have the best man in Evolve right here!
05:29We have the best woman in Evolve right here!
05:31We have the best tag team in the world swipe right right here!
05:35And the thing is, when you perform like as good as we do, better than the whole Evolve roster, when you look as good as we do, it's honestly like, it's not even really bragging, it's not even being like totally extra!
05:50There's actually a name for it!
05:52Jackson, tell them!
05:53The Vanity Project!
06:02Listen, I cannot deny it!
06:04Jackson Drake, your first Evolve Champion!
06:07Just enjoy it, Peter!
06:09Cause this is the future of Evolve!
06:12And now let's go from our Evolve Champion to a man who is that close to becoming champion, Lince Dorado!
06:22Ah!
06:23Vanity Project!
06:25You young cats just don't know when to shut that big ol' hole in your face!
06:29It's okay!
06:30Evolve's favorite luchador, Lince Dorado, is gonna be the one to shut it!
06:37For all of us here at Evolve!
06:39But you see, I'm a smart cat!
06:41I understand that there's only one of me, and even though I have nine lives, I know it's not enough to take all three of you down!
06:47So it got me thinking, I'm gonna need two of my best friends, two hermanos, two amigos to handle this situation called Vanity Project!
07:02Are you ready for this fool man's life?
07:04Come on man, what kind of question is that?
07:05Of course I am!
07:06See look, all last week, I have been hearing that Cappuccino Jones is the most exciting WWE ID talent that we have around here!
07:14See he's a great high flyer, has a true hunger to be great in the game!
07:19Actually I was hearing that they were saying he's the next Wesley!
07:22Oh!
07:23Hell no!
07:24I'm setting all of that noise down tonight!
07:27See Cap, you and everybody else is about to see that the original is always better than the sequel!
07:34Strong words from Wesley, but now we turn our attention to newcomers for a year one!
07:43A few weeks back, he stood up for our PM Stevie Turner, and now he gets to back up those words as he goes up against the real life action figure!
07:51It's golf tonight on WWE Evolve!
07:58The first lady of the Vanity Project, Zeta Steele in the ring, as we get ready for tag team action in the women's division!
08:07The key to Lions from NXT is back on Evolve!
08:35Evolve and Robert Stone tonight, she has a tag team partner in Zeta Steele!
08:39Glowing, magnetic, big cat Keta the Lioness! Roar!
08:44Cause she is here!
08:50The Keta Lions and Zeta Steele in action next on Evolve!
08:54On June 28th!
09:03From Riyadh, Saudi Arabia!
09:08Champions!
09:13Live!
09:15Here!
09:16WWE Night of Champions!
09:17For the first time ever in Kingdom Arena!
09:18Riyadh, Saudi Arabia!
09:19Tickets on sale now on WeBook!
09:20The pot is hot and it's on tonight!
09:23Sir!
09:24Ain't no decaf in my DNA!
09:25I mean like man, I'm highly caffeinated, I'm highly motivated, cause tonight opportunity is knocking and I'm not about to let the cup get cold!
09:29Wes Lee is a bonafide superstar!
09:30He's a pillar of NXT!
09:31But he's also got a little too comfortable!
09:32You know what I mean?
09:33He's also got a little too comfortable!
09:34He's also forgotten what it's like to be young and thirsty!
09:35That part.
09:36The worst part of all, you know what I mean?
09:37If you don't think you should be a big fan of us, you know what I mean?
09:38If you don't think you should be a big fan of us, you know what I mean?
09:39If you don't think you should be a big fan of us, you know what I mean?
09:40I mean you should be a big fan of us, you know what I mean?
09:41The pot is hot and it's on tonight!
09:42Sir!
09:43Ain't no decaf in my DNA!
09:44I mean like man I'm highly caffeinated, I'm highly motivated!
09:45Cause tonight opportunity is knocking and I'm not about to let the cup get cold!
09:49Wes Lee is a bonafide superstar!
09:52He's a pillar of NXT!
09:55But he's also gotten a little too comfortable!
09:57You know what I mean?
09:58He's also forgotten what it's like to be young and thirsty.
10:02That part.
10:02The worst part of all, he's sleeping on Cappuccino Jones,
10:05and that's a dangerous thing to do.
10:09So get ready, Wes, because tonight a fresh brew is on.
10:14You got this. Let's go.
10:17Welcome back to WWE Evolve on Tubi.
10:20Peter Rosenberg, Robert Sohn, as we get ready for women's tag action.
10:23Nikita Lyons and Zayda Steele with major competition tonight on Evolve.
10:31Your opening contest scheduled for one fall is a tag team match.
10:36Making their way to the ring, the team of Mason Holiday and Layla Diggs.
10:45Peter, these are two hard workers at the WWE Performance Center.
10:49They get better with every practice, every gym session, every match,
10:53every rep, every performance.
10:55And they are here right now, their first time teaming together.
10:58And look at that dance.
11:00I'm feeling very salt and pepper shoop right now.
11:03I don't know about you.
11:05Shoop, shoop, a dupe.
11:10I really, really need you to not do that again.
11:14Shoot.
11:14I will say I like the choreography.
11:18Something different there as we see Layla and Mason together for the first time.
11:22Two great athletes with their own decorated history before they made it to Evolve.
11:27Well, there's not a lot of women's tag teams here in Evolve.
11:30There's not a lot of friendships here in Evolve.
11:33So it's not a bad idea to have someone to watch her back.
11:36So Layla and Mason kind of working together now, forming a team.
11:39Not a bad plan.
11:40But, you know, it's going to be hard to get a win over anyone when the real deal Zeta Steel's involved.
11:46Pinfall early.
11:48Layla trying to go for a quick pin on Zeta Steel.
11:51And to that point, Rob, it seems like Zeta Steel and Nikita Lyons finding a little bit of camaraderie.
11:56Yeah, you know, it is what it is.
11:57It's not a bad plan to have someone to watch her back.
12:00Oh, that's how it goes.
12:02Zeta's not the only one with disrespect.
12:03Layla giving some right back.
12:06And Mason Holiday tagging in.
12:09Let's see if these two are as coordinated as the looks they have on tonight.
12:14And the dance would suggest that they have it in the ring.
12:17Well, Mason's got that swag.
12:19You can tell she's very confident.
12:20All right.
12:21She wants to inspire young athletes.
12:23And I don't know if that right there did it.
12:26Well, she's going to get a taste of Big Cat Kida.
12:31Early on here.
12:33Again, that's almost as bad as the Shoupa Duke.
12:35Oh, look at this.
12:36Look at some dance moves of her own.
12:38Man, how high does Nikita's leg go on that kick?
12:42Very educated hands and feet.
12:46That's about as far as your education went at Kane University, right?
12:49Yeah.
12:49Hands and feet.
12:50I was never a karate guy.
12:51But I respect it.
12:52And I respect what Nikita can do with it in this ring.
12:55She can use it to her advantage.
12:57And I'll say this.
12:58Ever since coming to Evolve, I feel like she's been better than ever.
13:03Yeah, she certainly has a battery in her back.
13:05And the power.
13:06Tag was made.
13:07And Mason Holliday in her arms, at least for a moment.
13:11Some creative offense there from Layla Diggs and a cover.
13:14Kick out on two for Nikita Lyons.
13:16Got a two count early on.
13:18Not too bad for Layla.
13:19Is there anyone you can compare Nikita Lyons to throughout history?
13:25I mean, she is her own person.
13:27What she brings to the squared circle is something's very different.
13:30And that's what makes her so dangerous.
13:33Zeta.
13:34A big kick to the face and chest there.
13:37And I got to say, I mean, and this isn't just because I love Vanity Project,
13:41but Zeta's doing her thing.
13:43I mean, look how great she is.
13:44She really is.
13:45Well, hold on for a second.
13:47There's a high bar for Zeta Steve.
13:49She's the first ever WWE ID signee.
13:52I think she's lived up to it.
13:54I mean, she didn't find herself in the women's fatal throwaway power slam there
13:57from Layla Diggs.
13:58Okay.
13:59And now another pinfall.
14:01And a two count before Zeta Steele kicks out.
14:03I would actually push back.
14:05That as great as Zeta Steele is, so far,
14:08she has not met the hype of the first ever signee for the ID program.
14:12How dare you?
14:12She talks a lot, but she can back it up, Peter.
14:15Well, that needs to add up to Ws.
14:17And she's taken down there by Layla and Mason with a little bit of theatrics and a double elbow.
14:24Hey, going back to Zeta here.
14:25Did she, wait, wait.
14:25Pinfall.
14:26Did she not help?
14:27Did Zeta Steele not help Lee Jackson to winning the WWE Evolve championship?
14:33Sure.
14:33She played a role in that.
14:34Yeah, so there you go.
14:36So then I'm right.
14:36But her goal is winning a championship herself in Evolve.
14:40She doesn't care about herself.
14:42She cares about others.
14:43Okay?
14:43That is really, that is precious that you would describe Zeta Steele that way.
14:47I'm just being honest.
14:48I'm just being honest.
14:50But there's Nikita Lyons providing a distraction.
14:52Zeta Steele taking advantage.
14:54That's why these two get along, I think.
14:56Go, Zeta.
14:57Go.
14:57Look, teamwork makes the dream work.
14:59These two are working well together.
15:00Oh, and now Mason Holliday has found herself in a bad way and stuck with Big Cat Kida.
15:07Not where you want to be.
15:08I'm telling you, ever since coming to Revolve, Nikita is, she's more confident.
15:12She's more focused.
15:13Look at her, just unleashed in the corner.
15:15More ferocious, too.
15:17Those are dangerous blows.
15:19Repeated shoulder blocks.
15:20And now she's going to pick up Mason and ragdoll her to the other corner.
15:25That's an interesting tag.
15:27Is that, are you able to do that?
15:29I suppose so.
15:30I was a tag team wrestler.
15:31I don't remember ever tagging my partner like that.
15:35And now Zeta in control.
15:37And Mason Holliday desperate to get to Layla Diggs instead of cover.
15:40And Zeta Steele will get a two count.
15:41I'll tell you right now, if they cut the ring off properly, which it seems that they are,
15:47Layla is a long ways away.
15:49Okay, her hand is very far away from Mason.
15:52That tag looks closer than it is.
15:54She's currently trying to fight off Mason Holliday and keep control of this match for her team.
15:59Roll up.
16:00One, two.
16:02And Zeta Steele kicks out on two.
16:05And goes right back to work on Mason Holliday.
16:07Very smart.
16:07Zeta, I'll give her that.
16:09ZDT!
16:11ZDT!
16:11The ZDT from Zeta and a pinfall.
16:13Well, I'll give her this.
16:15She is a smart competitor in the ring.
16:16Of course she is.
16:17She's feisty.
16:18She talks a lot.
16:19But she knows what she's talking about.
16:20She could back in.
16:21You know, I'm to the point where I think she should have her own talk show.
16:24Getting zesty with Zeta.
16:25You're naming talk shows for her?
16:27I'm just saying.
16:27You know who her first guest should be?
16:29Who's that?
16:30Herself.
16:30I just want to hear her talk.
16:32That is, again, really, really special.
16:35As Nikita gets the tag.
16:37And it feels like Mason Holliday has been in this match forever.
16:40The last thing you want to do if you're Nikita or Zeta is facilitate a pin.
16:45Because Mason Holliday has been stuck.
16:48Nothing Layla Diggs can do on the outside.
16:51I'm telling you, Nikita has always been aggressive.
16:53But just look at her.
16:55Look at the way she just put that hold.
16:56And now she's using her whole body on the hold.
16:59This is a new Nikita.
17:05Whatever she's doing right now, it seems to be working.
17:07It's sort of like a modified chin lock.
17:11But Mason Holliday is still kicking.
17:13And trying to get to her partner, Layla Diggs.
17:15Well, it is effective.
17:17Nikita multimedia knows what she's doing right now.
17:21Nikita really is a unique talent here in Evolve.
17:25We're lucky to have her from NXT.
17:27And look at the power with those right hands.
17:30It ain't going to be that easy.
17:32Could this be the break Mason Holliday has been looking for?
17:35Zayda got the tag, though.
17:38And very smartly.
17:40Presence of mind by Steele.
17:42Oh, no.
17:43Wait.
17:44Layla's in.
17:45Mason Holliday got a moment and she made the tag.
17:48And with a head of steam, here comes Layla Diggs.
17:51Layla Diggs is on fire, man.
17:53Look at that sidekick, Shayta Booker T.
17:56And a kick to the gut.
17:57Will she go for a scissor kick as well?
17:59Woo!
18:00She does.
18:01Wow!
18:02Okay, see?
18:03That was great.
18:04What a kick.
18:05That was spectacular.
18:06Pick a side, Stone.
18:07It's that side.
18:08I respect great athletes.
18:10Oh!
18:11And that cartwheel into a shoulder block.
18:14Layla Diggs showing a lot here.
18:15Double underhook throw.
18:17Can she get the cover?
18:19She gets the cover.
18:20Two.
18:22And Zayda Steele kicking out very close.
18:26All of a sudden, the tables have turned.
18:30Layla Diggs and Mason Holliday in control now.
18:32That was cool.
18:39Double team.
18:40The splash.
18:41And a pin.
18:42Two.
18:43Nikita Lyons having none of that.
18:45Nikita says no.
18:49But Layla Diggs finding a way to knock Big Cat off her feet.
18:54Wait a minute.
18:56Chanteau Moreau, the SSD, is here.
18:58Wait, and a pinfall.
19:03The distraction almost leading to a pin of Mason Holliday by Zayda Steele.
19:08What is Chantel Monroe doing here?
19:10I don't know, but I'm never upset to see the show stop a diva.
19:14Roll up.
19:15That kick to the head did it.
19:17And that's three.
19:18Here are your winners, Nikita Lyons and Zayda Steele.
19:25Not exactly sure what Chantel Monroe is doing.
19:33The reflection of perfection's presence felt.
19:38And Nikita Lyons and Zayda Steele.
19:43New friends, new tag team, but more importantly, winners.
19:48All right, let's have a look back now.
19:50From the jump, it was all Nikita Lyons and Zayda Steele.
19:54As they displayed incredible chemistry for first-time teammates.
19:58Mason Holliday and Layla Diggs see the turn of the tide.
20:01But then, out of nowhere, an appearance by Chantel Monroe really changed the direction
20:09and allowed Zayda Steele the quick roll-up victory.
20:13Congratulations, Nikita Lyons and Zayda Steele.
20:16They could be a force to be reckoned with.
20:19And speaking of a force to be reckoned with,
20:22that is exactly what Troy Yearwood wants to be in Evolve.
20:26Let's take a look.
20:28My name is Troy Yearwood.
20:30From Chesapeake, Virginia.
20:32And I am the best athlete you will ever see.
20:37For fun, I like to lift weights, read books,
20:41write some poems and some songs for the ladies on occasion.
20:44Do you have a poem handy that you can give us?
20:49Roses are red and violets are blue.
20:54After I take over Evolve, I'm coming for NXT, too.
20:58By the numbers, I am the most explosive athlete that has ever walked into the performance center.
21:04My favorite lift of all time is picking up whoever I'm in the ring with and dropping them on their back.
21:11When I come off the road running, and I put 250 pounds of pure steel on my opponents,
21:18they have no choice but to stay down.
21:21The fans can expect to say,
21:22ooh, ah,
21:24because I promise you, you have never seen anything like me.
21:27This is a new chapter in my career, and that means I'm going to evolve in every way.
21:35Say goodbye to Troy Yearwood, and say hello to Jamar Hampton.
21:40The evolution of Troy Yearwood taking place before our very eyes.
21:46The newly minted Jamar Hampton really is something special,
21:51and he looks poised and ready to turn WWE Evolve on its head.
21:55We see him debut against It's God next.
21:58What's up, WWE Universe?
22:02Guess what?
22:04SummerSlam, MetLife, two nights, and I will finally be hopeful.
22:09And nobody better try me.
22:19WWE SummerSlam, a two-night event at MetLife Stadium.
22:24Two-day combo tickets on sale now.
22:26Scan the code to get yours today.
22:29We're gonna turn up!
22:41Hey, Natty.
22:43I'm a little late.
22:43Oh, hey, Callie.
22:44I didn't need your help out there last week.
22:47Actually, you did.
22:49You really needed my help.
22:51I don't need your help.
22:53That's why I'm the first ever Evolve Women's Champion.
22:57Okay, the first lesson that you need to take as champ
23:00is that you need to learn how to swallow your pride a little bit.
23:03Because next week, Callie, you and I have a match against Nikita and Zayda.
23:08So you better be ready, champ.
23:10The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
23:27Introducing first, from Chesapeake, Virginia, weighing 240 pounds, Jamar Hampton.
23:38All right, talk to me, Robert Stone.
23:40What can you tell me about young Jamar Hampton besides the fact that he looks like a million bucks?
23:44Yeah, an avid reader, loves poetry, writing, and cooking, but look at the guy.
23:49He's gentle, but I'm telling you, he does have a B-side to him, Peter.
23:54I gotta tell you, I can't imagine having that physique.
23:59And you said reading poetry?
24:01So there's a ladies' man, is what you're telling me.
24:18And his opponent, from Mount Olympus, it's gone!
24:25All right.
24:26I know, I know.
24:27A lot of people think the guy's annoying.
24:28Peter, I get it.
24:29You probably do.
24:30But look at him, he's a real-life action figure.
24:32All right, he's tan-jacked and ready to attack.
24:35Keep it lean, keep it tight.
24:36Abs plays it through the night.
24:37I mean, do you feel it?
24:39I do.
24:40It's not that I think he's annoying.
24:42It's that I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, as a fact, that he's annoying.
24:46Mid-condition, no competition.
24:48He's high up on the stud-o-meter, bro.
24:50Where are you on the stud-o-meter?
24:52I've never measured myself on it, but here's the thing.
24:55Can you really call yourself the real-life action figure
24:58when you're standing across the ring from Jamar Hampton?
25:01Look, now that we have an Evolve championship, look at those traps.
25:04Those delts, they need belts.
25:06That's all I'm saying.
25:07They do!
25:10We'll see.
25:10It's Gal, of course, was not in the fatal four-way for the men's championship.
25:16Now, Jamar Hampton...
25:17Which was a travesty, by the way.
25:19I slept fine afterwards.
25:21And we will see how It's Gal fares.
25:23I don't think he has a W yet on his Evolve resume, Rob, does he?
25:26Yeah, but he has a lot of power.
25:27Look at this.
25:28And this is power versus power.
25:29And this is what I'm talking about.
25:30A lot of people look at It's Gal.
25:31They hear his catchphrases, and they don't take him seriously.
25:34But I'm telling you, and you will see it,
25:36he knows what he's doing in that ring.
25:39He could go in that ring.
25:40Don't forget these words.
25:41They will haunt you during this match.
25:43I promise you.
25:44Well, I certainly don't want to be haunted by It's Gal at any point in my life.
25:50Oh, Rob, you are a nightmare.
25:53Well, look, right now we're going to see who's more powerful.
25:56We're going to see who's stronger.
25:57Because it's an old-school test of strength.
26:00And who won?
26:01It's not over yet.
26:02Really?
26:03You think that this is still a battle in the test of strength?
26:06Yeah, he's using ring awareness.
26:08He's getting to the road.
26:09I think Jamar Hampton is using It's Gal as a ragdoll.
26:12That's what I think.
26:13But It's Gal is trying to stomp the feet.
26:15And effectively does so to Hampton.
26:17And look, and remember, this is Jamar's evolved debut.
26:21He doesn't want to get shown up.
26:22He needs to show up and show out.
26:24And he did right there with that huge shoulder tackle.
26:27Jamar Hampton, from a physical standpoint,
26:30who does he remind you of?
26:31Me.
26:33Listen, I'm not going to sit here and lie to you.
26:34You are in great shape.
26:35But he's twice your size.
26:36Look at this.
26:37Look at this.
26:38I mean, come on.
26:39See, this is why people have a distaste for It's Gal.
26:41This is the WWE.
26:43This is money right here.
26:44I'm buying a shirt with that.
26:46That's a big slam from Jamar Hampton to It's Gal.
26:50And a good old-fashioned takedown just threw It's Gal down.
26:53And now push-ups on his back.
26:54Oh, come on.
26:55Oh, wait.
26:56That's a little uncalled for.
26:58Oh, okay.
26:59I mean, you know.
27:00So what's good for the goose is not good for the gander in this case.
27:02I'm just saying.
27:03I'm just saying.
27:04It's Gal getting a taste of his own medicine as young Jamar Hampton trying to make an impressive showing in his Evolve debut.
27:11And so far, he's doing just that.
27:13Whoa!
27:14Okay.
27:15That was a...
27:15Wait.
27:16Pinfall.
27:17Two.
27:18Admit it.
27:18He got up there on that drop kick.
27:19I mean, he's got up.
27:20That was a very Kofi Kingston-ish drop kick.
27:23But, I mean, he's kind of showing off.
27:25Just, I mean, to be honest.
27:27TBH.
27:28Okay.
27:31Look at the power there.
27:33Taking his time.
27:34Holding It's Gal high.
27:35But, hold on.
27:36It's Gal comes out of the suplex.
27:37Oh, and that's just disrespectful.
27:39What do you think of that, Robert?
27:39I mean, that was a nice counter.
27:41And now he's showing him who's boss.
27:42That's what I think of that.
27:43I think he made a big mistake.
27:46And, obviously, It's Gal does, too.
27:48Oh!
27:49But some...
27:49Yeah, did he make a mistake?
27:51I think Jamar just made a mistake.
27:52Look who's in control now.
27:54It's It's Gal, baby.
27:55And he's going right after his leg.
27:57Very crafty work, if not underhanded, from It's Gal.
28:01This is what I'm talking about.
28:03Taking care of business.
28:05This is how you properly show off.
28:07Well, you got to do whatever you got to do if you're It's Gal looking for a W here on WWE Evolve.
28:13Well, I'll tell you this.
28:14Straight from LFG, his coach, Jamar's coach on that show was Mickie James.
28:19And she's watching right now.
28:20And I don't know how happy she is about this.
28:22Now that we have a men's champion here on Evolve, in every match, do you think that's what everyone's thinking about?
28:27How do I get in that title picture?
28:28I mean, how do you not?
28:29Why do you...
28:30Wait, wait.
28:30Pinfall for It's Gal.
28:31Two.
28:33Why do you get into this industry?
28:35Because you want to win championships.
28:37The more championships you have, the bigger star you are.
28:39The bigger star you are, the more money you make.
28:41That's how it works, Peter.
28:43Oh, I love it.
28:44There we go.
28:45The choke push-up pin.
28:47I don't know if I've seen that before.
28:49And the double leg drop there from It's Gal.
28:55Pinfall.
28:56One, two.
28:58Did I or did I not say that those words were going to haunt you?
29:01Look at him.
29:02He knows what he's doing.
29:03It's Gal knows what he's doing in the ring.
29:05He is aggressive.
29:06Okay?
29:07He is working on this man's leg, Peter.
29:09You also downplayed showing off, and he just did a choke pin.
29:13That tomato-tomato.
29:14God, you just try to use my words and spin them around.
29:17Oof.
29:18Now, that's impressive.
29:19That spinning European uppercut for It's Gal.
29:23What's he doing here?
29:24Oof.
29:25Going to work now on the left leg of Jamar Hampton.
29:30Another cover for It's Gal.
29:32I think you're going to want to use a little more if you're trying to keep Jamar Hampton down.
29:35That's a strong make.
29:36I am telling you, though, he is in a bad place right now.
29:38His limb is hurting him.
29:40His leg is hurting him.
29:41I don't know if he could stand up right now, Peter.
29:43So you like this strategy from It's Gal.
29:45I mean, how do you not?
29:46How do you not?
29:47He has Jamar hurting in the middle of the ring right where he should want him.
29:52He's got nowhere to go right now.
29:54We could be looking at the end of this match.
29:56Now, do you think Jamar Hampton has the experience and the know-how to get out of a situation this dire?
30:03Your modern-day Casanova is in the middle of the mat right now getting hurt.
30:07Okay?
30:07But look at the strength.
30:08Look at the strength from that man.
30:10What are those, deltoids or lactoids or altoids?
30:14As he sends its gal to the corner and follows it with some lefts and rights.
30:19Yeah, but can he stand up on both feet?
30:21I don't think so.
30:22He could not.
30:23Yeah, he is struggling now.
30:25His base has been compromised.
30:27But wait a second.
30:29Is that one leg worth of power?
30:32One leg and into a suplex.
30:35And as you can see, Hampton in clear pain.
30:38That left thigh.
30:39But he's fighting through it.
30:41Yeah, but he's here.
30:41Where do you go from here?
30:42If you can't stand, where do you go?
30:45We are going to learn a lot about Jamar Hampton in this next couple of minutes.
30:51Right hand takes down.
30:52It's got another big suplex there.
30:57I mean, how effective could these moves be from only one leg?
31:00Let's be real.
31:01Well, you've seen it.
31:02You're seeing it firsthand.
31:04Look at this guy.
31:05Fighting through the pain.
31:08Very impressed with this kid.
31:10Well, I guess these guys didn't come to just pose.
31:12They came to prove whose pump speaks louder.
31:14Oh, wait, but he can't get it up now.
31:15He doesn't have enough strength.
31:16And he doesn't.
31:17Wait a minute.
31:17Pinfall.
31:18It's gal getting a cover and a two count.
31:21Yeah, maybe.
31:22Oh, maybe Jamar Hampton going just a little bit too far.
31:26Attempting to.
31:27That fireman's carry of Itzgal might have been just beyond.
31:31Look, Itzgal knows what he's doing.
31:35Does he?
31:36And I spoke too soon.
31:38Off one leg.
31:39Oh, my God.
31:41Cover.
31:41Two.
31:42Three.
31:45Here's your winner, Jamar Hampton.
31:52Itzgal was slammed so hard, he may have thought he woke up from a dream in which he was Robbie E. in TNA.
31:59I swear.
32:00Listen, I like Itzgal a lot, but it's going to take a lot more than a dream to pull off being the superstar that was Robbie E.
32:06Let's take a look at what happened here.
32:09Before the match, Itzgal talking the talk and backing it up there with a double leg drop, which is pretty impressive.
32:16But in the end, the debuting Jamar Hampton, he was the one who backed it all up, fighting through the pain and delivering one move after another off of one leg and scoring the victory.
32:30Big things from this youngster, Jamar Hampton, and that's what Evolve is all about.
32:36And on that note, let's toss it to Chewy Martinez, who sat down earlier today with another upstart WWE Evolve talent.
32:46Evolve fam, how you doing?
32:47Chewy Martinez, and I'm here hanging out with my brother, Marcus Mathers, one of the stars of WWE ID.
32:54And now making that jump, what can we expect from you at Evolve, brother?
32:58Ever since Evolve was announced, I wanted to be a part of it right away.
33:01People have called me a chameleon.
33:03I can adapt to any style.
33:04It doesn't matter.
33:04I've been against bigger guys my entire life.
33:08Marcus Mathers keeps fighting, and he does not give up.
33:11How has WWE ID kind of prepared you?
33:15It's the start of the dream.
33:16It's step number one.
33:18I made sure to do everything in my power to get as many matches as possible, as many training sessions as possible, because I want this.
33:25Pro wrestling is all I've ever known.
33:27Now I'm doing it.
33:29I see my dream of main eventing WrestleMania.
33:32I'm going to make sure Marcus Mathers does it.
33:34I believe you, brother.
33:36Marcus Mathers, he's coming after all of y'all.
33:41Marcus Mathers definitely has some big aspirations for his future and a fellow ID prospect.
33:47Capagino Jones has a mighty task ahead of him as he looks to step up to former NXT North American champion Wesley.
33:55That is next on Evolve.
34:04An absolutely incredible scene.
34:14This is what World Wrestling Entertainment is all about.
34:19WWE Clash in Paris, Sunday, August 31st.
34:23Tickets on sale now.
34:25You want to know what's in this backpack?
34:33It's everything I need to survive.
34:35Not just in this business, but in life.
34:39I've went from sleeping on sidewalks to stepping foot in arenas.
34:43Chasing a name.
34:44Chasing a shot.
34:47WWE superstars, they travel on these luxury buses.
34:50Me, I live on the bus.
34:54Greyhound to greyhound.
34:56City to city.
34:59I even hear other indie wrestlers talking about splitting a hotel room.
35:03And I can't even tell you when it is the last time I had one.
35:06Do you know what it's like going into a fast food restaurant and ordering the cheapest thing on the menu just so you can use the restroom and freshen up a little bit?
35:17Or what it's like sneaking in behind someone at the gym so you can take an adequate shower?
35:23It's okay, though.
35:25I keep moving.
35:25I keep fighting because it's all part of my journey.
35:28I know one day I'll make it.
35:31And everything I need is right here in this backpack.
35:41Certainly a lot of passion from Jordan Oasis as he looks to make his mark here in the couple weeks on Evolve.
35:47Now, speaking of superstars who have made an impact, the boat is here.
35:50And she is teaming up with our new women's champion, Callie Armstrong, to take on the blooming pair of Lioness Nikita Lions and the real deal Zeta Steel.
36:00That's next week on WWE Evolve.
36:04Callie Armstrong and Natalia, that is a dream team if I ever saw one.
36:08But I don't know, Peter.
36:09Something tells me that those two may not see eye to eye.
36:12It is time for our main event, Robert Stone.
36:28Cappuccino Jones is here to test himself, to prove himself, to show that one day he can get to where his opponent has gotten.
36:38The question is, can he do that?
36:41I have to tell you, he showed me a lot last week with just the gall, the audacity, the way he stepped to Wesley.
36:50The question is now, can he match that intensity with a performance in the ring of that level?
36:55Jack Cartwheel, of course, out there with his man Cappuccino Jones.
37:06And there he is.
37:08The former Dusty Cup winner, tag champion, NXT North American champion, the great Wes Lee is here on Evolve.
37:2214-year veteran and professional wrestling locker room leader.
37:29I'm telling you, someone that other wrestlers look up to, they go to when they have questions, when they need advice.
37:35And he's got TNT by his side.
37:37The three of them, true WWE superstars.
37:41Those three men, collectively known as the high rise, are looking to reach new heights on NXT and here on Evolve.
37:54The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is your main event!
38:19Introducing first, from Coffeyville, Kansas, weighing 187 pounds, accompanied to the ring by Jack Cartwheel, Cappuccino Jones!
38:38And his opponent, accompanied to the ring by Tyreek Igway and Tyson DuPont, from Dayton, Ohio, weighing 178 pounds, Wes Lee!
39:01A very confident Cappuccino Jones and Wes Lee, our main event on Evolve.
39:19Rob, I gotta ask you, what would a win against Wes Lee mean for Cappuccino Jones?
39:24I mean, look, it wouldn't just be career-changing, okay, it would be life-changing.
39:30Just think of that, think of the headline.
39:31A WWE ID talent beating an NXT superstar, not just any superstar, someone to the level of a Wes Lee.
39:38Okay, the guy is a star.
39:40It would change Cappuccino Jones' life, and I gotta say, I will admit this,
39:44looking in Cappuccino Jones' eyes during these intros, unbelievable.
39:50The focus he has, I've never seen that in him before.
39:54Tell me this, Robert, when you first got to TNA, what were the butterflies like?
39:59If you get to the building, you find out you have a match with a Kurt Angle, a Jeff Hardy.
40:04What were the butterflies like for you in a situation like that?
40:07What you have to do is you have to separate being a fan and being in the same locker room.
40:12You have to not be in awe of them, not be scared of them, nervous around them.
40:16You gotta take it to them.
40:17You gotta treat them like an equal.
40:18And I gotta say, Cappuccino, he's doing that.
40:21If he's looking up to Wes Lee, or if he's starstruck by him, then, you know, it might not help him in this match.
40:27And on the other side of things, if you're Wes Lee, you don't want to be a stepping stone for Cappuccino Jones.
40:32Cappuccino Jones, he's still a rookie.
40:34Hit fall.
40:35It's the two count.
40:37Cappuccino Jones is still a rookie.
40:38He's learning the game.
40:39Wes Lee, he's mastered it.
40:41Okay?
40:41He's mastered this game of pro wrestling.
40:44This game of NXT.
40:46Okay?
40:46He knows what he's doing.
40:49Cappuccino Jones, an innovator on offense.
40:51He's showing that early on to Wes Lee, who may be a little surprised at what he sees from this ID talent.
40:57Well, I see a lot of young Wes Lee in Cappuccino Jones.
41:00And I think that's what this match really is.
41:03It's just Wes Lee is at a point now where he knows the industry a lot better than Cappuccino.
41:08And all he's doing, he's trying to lend a hand and teach it to him.
41:10Well, that's one way of looking at it.
41:12But do you remember what Wes Lee said last week?
41:15He is officially the gatekeeper of Evolve.
41:18So he basically laid the gauntlet down.
41:21If you want to make it to NXT, you got to go through me.
41:23He's a locker room leader.
41:25He's just trying to help.
41:26And that dropkick didn't help him at all.
41:27I will say, right now, Wes Lee is seeing stars.
41:33You can hear the WWE Universe feeling caffeinated tonight.
41:37Oh, Peter, come on.
41:38Oh, come on, Stone.
41:40Don't be such a cold brew.
41:42Dude, stop it.
41:47Cappuccino flying and taking out Wes Lee.
41:52Cappuccino's looking to shock the world.
41:55This match continues next on Evolve.
41:57This October, John Cena lands in Perth for a full-scale WWE takeover.
42:08It all starts with SmackDown, ends with Raw, and in the center of it all, Cena takes the spotlight for one of WWE's most massive nights.
42:22WWE crown children per three nights, one epic weekend, all at RAC Arena.
42:31WWE takeover, Perth, this October.
42:35Scan the code.
42:36Don't miss it.
42:37Welcome back to our main event on WWE Evolve.
42:46Peter Rosenberg, Robert Stone, ringside for the Performance Center in Orlando.
42:51NXT superstar, Wes Lee, has regained control of this matchup.
42:56Well, Cappuccino's full of potential, but Wes Lee is full of wisdom.
43:01Okay, it was only a matter of time until he took over.
43:03Now he's going to do what he does.
43:06Well, he took you to break.
43:07You saw Cappuccino Jones flying as he can do.
43:10But while we were in break, Wes Lee finding a way to gain the upper hand again, as you pointed out, a crafty veteran.
43:18I mean, look at this.
43:20Look at this from Wes's perspective, all right?
43:22Do you think everything he's built, the name that he's built, he's going to let some punk kid walk in here and ruin his name?
43:28Do you think that's going to happen?
43:30It's a great point, and that's why I admire him being here.
43:32Because wouldn't you agree it's a big risk for Wes Lee if he loses this match?
43:37What does he say when he goes back to that NXT locker room?
43:39Yeah, but you know what?
43:40When he wins this match, he gets a smile out of it.
43:42Because that's what greats do.
43:45They're not scared of opponents.
43:46He's not scared of this.
43:48He already knows what the outcome is going to be.
43:50But you don't want to take an opponent for granted, do you?
43:52Because Cappuccino Jones is very talented.
43:55Look, his boys, TNT, are outside.
43:56You think he's going to lose with them out there chewing them on in front of them.
43:59Come on.
44:00All right, so you've already decided here.
44:03So I guess you might as well not even watch the match.
44:05I guess this unit of Wes, Tyson, Tyreek, the high rise, as long as they stick together,
44:12you're putting all your money on them, and that's that.
44:15How are you not, Peter?
44:18Well, I for one think that Cappuccino Jones is going to continue to give Wes a run for his money here.
44:23There is a reason WWE spotted him with the ID program and knew that he was one to watch.
44:28And I agree with that, but, you know, the predicament he's in right now, he, you know,
44:34he has a lot of potential, and maybe that will come to fruition in, I don't know, 10 or 15 years.
44:39But I don't see that happening anytime soon after right now the display that Wesley is putting on
44:44because he has completely taken over the trajectory of this match.
44:50Certainly a contrast in the corners of these men.
44:53And you see TNT at ringside for Wesley, two giants, and Jack Cartwheel,
44:59one of the smaller men in our locker room, backing up Cappuccino Jones.
45:04Just look at TNT and look at Jack.
45:06The ring, the man can fly.
45:11And now Cappuccino Jones trying to get himself back in this match.
45:15And just as soon as he started making progress, he gets caught.
45:22Pinfall.
45:23Two.
45:24Can I tell you what, though?
45:26Is it me or does Wesley look a little bit like laissez-faire about this whole thing?
45:31Is that French?
45:32I don't, I only, I don't.
45:33He doesn't look fully dialed into me in this moment.
45:36It looks to me like he's almost taking Cappuccino Jones.
45:39For granted.
45:39Well, I think he is a bit.
45:40I think he is a bit.
45:41And why wouldn't he?
45:41I mean, think of a major league baseball player playing a minor league baseball player.
45:45You know what I mean?
45:45Sure, anything can happen.
45:47Name a current baseball player.
45:49Frank Thomas.
45:51Wesley is doing his thing.
45:56Frank Thomas is only in Viagra commercials.
45:59Cappuccino Jones has nowhere to go right now.
46:03Wesley is fully in control, Peter.
46:05He certainly is dragging Cappuccino Jones up to his feet.
46:09But I'm telling you, I wouldn't take this for granted if I'm Wesley.
46:12Wesley, you gotta put this thing away.
46:16Wait a minute.
46:16There you go.
46:17Backside pin.
46:18Two.
46:20And all of a sudden, Cappuccino finds some life.
46:22Another quick roll-up for a two count.
46:27A kick now from Cappuccino Jones.
46:30But that just made Wesley mad.
46:32Well, all of a sudden, it seems like your guy, Wesley, shouldn't have been taking Cappuccino Jones for granted.
46:38Well, let's see if he can capitalize on that and continue the offense.
46:42That's the thing.
46:43He's taking a long time here.
46:44He's still nursing some of the pain from earlier in this match.
46:48But he's connecting now.
46:50I mean, he is feeling it.
46:53Looking for the slam.
46:57Half and half.
46:58Cappuccino Jones connects on the half and half and goes for the pin.
47:05Ooh, about a two and a half count there.
47:08And Wesley now looks dazed and confused.
47:13Well, like you said, I mean, I agreed with you.
47:16I mean, there wasn't any, he wasn't expecting this.
47:19He was taking him lightly.
47:20And now he is back in the game.
47:23Oh, look, Cappuccino Jones looking to set up Wesley.
47:25And now Wesley missing with a punch.
47:30Cappuccino looking for a sit-up.
47:31Got him with the sit-up.
47:33Going for the pin.
47:34Two.
47:36Cappuccino Jones is getting closer to taking out Wesley.
47:41That was very close, Peter.
47:42I am not going to lie.
47:43I will give credit where it's due.
47:45Wesley is shook right now.
47:47Minutes ago, Cappuccino Jones looked like a dead man walking.
47:50And now he's got NXT's Wes Lee, the former North American champion.
47:55But what's he going to do next?
47:58Wait a second.
47:59See, now the high-rise factor comes into play here.
48:01As you see, Tyson up on the apron.
48:03You can't take your eyes off your opponent.
48:05You can't take your eyes off your opponent.
48:08Oh, and now Jack Parkwheel takes out Tyreek Iguay out of nowhere.
48:12Wow.
48:13And now there's chaos outside the ring.
48:21The ref's booting everybody.
48:24Yeah, we need more.
48:25I think we might need some security out here.
48:27We need more than just a few referees.
48:30What's going on?
48:31Now back in the ring.
48:32Oh.
48:34Wesley connects and Cappuccino Jones is dazed.
48:38Knees to the face.
48:39Two.
48:40Oh.
48:41Wow.
48:43Admit it, you're impressed.
48:45Look, I am.
48:46I am.
48:47Cappuccino kicks out.
48:50Wow.
48:51Such heart.
48:52But can he survive as Wesley goes up top?
48:574.50 landed on his feet.
48:59Where are we going?
49:01A right hand from Cappuccino Jones.
49:02He caught him with a shot of espresso.
49:06Decaffeinator.
49:07Cappuccino lands the Decaffeinator.
49:09He's going for a pick.
49:10Can he take out Wesley?
49:12Oh.
49:13I'm sweating in my suit, Peter.
49:16Cappuccino Jones was a quarter of a second from taking out Wesley on Evolve.
49:24From having a huge, massive upset.
49:28And now he's going to climb as the Evolve fans rightfully chant, this is awesome.
49:34Cappuccino's going up top.
49:35Well, he better be careful up there.
49:42Missed a froggy brew elbow.
49:44He spent a little too much time climbing those ropes, and the crafty Wesley finds a way out.
49:51That one mistake is such a difference maker.
49:53Roll up.
49:56And Wesley was attempting to use the ropes.
49:59I thought.
50:01That's desperation.
50:03It is.
50:03I thought, but you were so sure of Wesley, and now he's using underhanded tactics.
50:08Quick roll up from Cappuccino.
50:09Two.
50:11I still am, Peter.
50:14Cappuccino misses with the right hand.
50:17Oh.
50:17Boo to the face and the back of the head.
50:20He's racking this up a notch.
50:21And now Cappuccino Jones is dazed again.
50:24Here we go.
50:25Cardiac kick.
50:26He caught him.
50:27He landed right on the back of the head.
50:29That's going to do it.
50:30One, two, three.
50:34Here is your winner, Wesley.
50:41Well, listen.
50:44Wesley scores a win over Cappuccino Jones.
50:48That's what it will say in the record books.
50:52But there is a bigger story here.
50:54An impressive performance from Cappuccino Jones.
50:58He competed.
50:59If you look back, you see him flying through the air there.
51:02A dose of cold brew.
51:03But Wesley stopped the coffee from heating up with a measured offensive attack.
51:09And, of course, it all broke down when TNT and Jack Cartwheel got involved.
51:13With Cartwheel then flying through the air, the match was intense.
51:17And eventually, back and forth between both men.
51:21And in the end, Wesley hits the cardiac kick and proves he's the man in Evolve.
51:28I guess, in fact, he is the gatekeeper.
51:33It was much tougher than you thought it would be.
51:36But when it's all said and done, a great effort from Cappuccino Jones.
51:39But Wesley stands tall and proves he is the gatekeeper of Evolve.
51:46Evolve is the gatekeeper of Evolve.
51:47Evolve is the gatekeeper of Evolve.
51:47Evolve is the gatekeeper of Evolve.
51:48Evolve is the gatekeeper of Evolve.
51:50Evolve is the gatekeeper of Evolve.
51:51Evolve is the gatekeeper of Evolve.
51:52Evolve is the gatekeeper of Evolve.
51:53Evolve is the gatekeeper of Evolve.
51:54Evolve is the gatekeeper of Evolve.
51:55Evolve is the gatekeeper of Evolve.
51:56Evolve is the gatekeeper of Evolve.